Naphazoline Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Naphazoline-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Naphazoline brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Naphazoline

Pronunciation : na FAZ oh leen

ICD Code : Y55.5 Therapeutic Classification : Decongestants

Brand Names or Trade Names of Naphazoline

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Why is Naphazoline Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a decongestant, prescribed for conjunctivitis with symptoms of redness (mainly due to vasodilation of the peripheral small blood vessels), swelling of the conjunctiva, itching and increased production of tears, relieving stuffy nose due to cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies associated with sinus inflammation.

When should Naphazoline not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Naphazoline?

Ophthalmic- Conjunctival decongestant: As 0.1% solution: Instill 1-2 drops 3-4 hourly as needed. Adult: 1-2 drops of 0.1% solution to the conjunctiva every 3-4 hour as needed.
Nasal- Nasal congestion and as adjunct for sinusitis- As 0.05-0.1% solution: Instill 1-2 drops/sprays 6 hourly.

How should Naphazoline be taken?

This medication comes as eye drops. Instill into the affected eye(s) twice a day, around 6 to 8 hours apart.
It also comes as nasal drops to instill into the nose as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Naphazoline?

•Remove contact lenses before applying this medication.

Caution should also be exercised in patients with history of chronic asthma, hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, cerebral arteriosclerosis, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, local infection or injury, prostate enlargement , and in pregnant women.

What are the side effects of Naphazoline?

Eye- Blurred vision, increased eye pressure, irritation, increases tears, dilation of pupil, painful eyes.
Heart- Heart abnormalities, hypertension, reduced body temperature.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nervousness, discomfort.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea.
Respiratory- Transient stinging, nasal mucosa irritation, dryness, rebound congestion sneezing.
Miscellaneous- Excessive sweating weakness, redness.
Metabolic- Increase in blood glucose.